WATCH: Baltimore Cop Brutally Beats Civilian

A video showing police in Baltimore brutally punching a man and knocking him down onto the sidewalk went viral on social media today. You can watch that video here.

The Baltimore Police Department issued a statement, saying that they were “disturbed” by the video. They said the officer involved has been suspended pending an investigation. You can read the full text of his statement here.

The police officer’s name has not been released yet. This is a developing story.